West Brom are safe under Tony Pulis but need to strengthen considerably this summer if they are to improve, progress and eliminate any risk of a relegation fight next campaign.

Right now, though, choosing West Brom would surely be a no brainer for any young player. So, whether it's Collymore or anyone else trying to persuade youngsters to join Aston Villa, they'll have a tough task on their hands regardless.

Tim Poole

Tim Poole is a sports journalist for HITC with a love of football, tennis and snooker in particular.His career to date has seen him speak to former Manchester United boss David Moyes, interview snooker world champion Mark Selby and be snubbed by Premier League managers and players in more than one language!He is a massive Roger Federer fan and lives by the motto that 'sport is life.' When he's not writing about it, he's playing it, be it football, tennis, basketball, badminton, table tennis, darts, snooker, golf or even water polo. He is better at some than others...